THE BALL – After victory, Jorge Jesus shoots: «Championship has no sporting truth» (Fenerbahçe)

THE BALL – After victory, Jorge Jesus shoots: «Championship has no sporting truth» (Fenerbahçe)

Jorge Jesus had controversy after Fenerbahçe’s victory at Kayserispor’s ground, by 2-1. «It is not easy to win here, Galatasaray lost here […]but it is another victory, in a championship in which, for me, there is no sporting truth», said the Portuguese coach. With the victory, Fenerbahçe moved within three points of leaders Galatasaray, who, … Read more

THE BALL – A change in the eleven to receive Famalicão (Benfica)

THE BALL – A change in the eleven to receive Famalicão (Benfica)

There are now official eleven for Benfica’s reception to Famalicão, at Estádio da Luz, for the 23rd round of the League. Regarding the game in Vizela, Roger Schmidt makes a change, with the entry of Rafa to replace Gonçalo Guedes, who is injured and out of this game with the Famalicenses. Benfica: Vlachodimos; Bah, António … Read more

THE BALL – «Trincão did not win the right to be in the starting line-up» (Sporting)

THE BALL – «Trincão did not win the right to be in the starting line-up» (Sporting)

Topics addressed by Rúben Amorim in the preview of Saturday’s meeting (6 pm) with Portimonense, for the 23rd round of the League (more topics in associated news). Francisco Trincao starting after a good performance against Estoril? “In the same way that, when they play badly, I come here to defend the players, now it’s the … Read more

THE BALL – Players awarded: the amount received for winning the League Cup and what they can still earn (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Players awarded: the amount received for winning the League Cup and what they can still earn (Manchester United)

Manchester United recently won the League Cup, beating Newcastle in the final and breaking a title drought that lasted since 2016/2017. According to Daily Mailwinning the trophy earned each player a prize of around 100,000 euros, and may, in case of triumph in the remaining three competitions in which the red devils are inserted, fit … Read more

THE BALL – V. Guimarães beats SC Braga in a hot derby (see summary) (Liga)

THE BALL – V. Guimarães beats SC Braga in a hot derby (see summary) (Liga)

Vitória de Guimarães cemented their UEFA position by triumphing in the hot Minho derby against SC Braga, 2-1 (2-0, at half-time), which had three red cards (one for the home team and two for the away team) . Braga failed to attack second place, which still belongs to FC Porto, with two points of advantage. … Read more

THE BALL – «Praises from Guardiola? My reality is white handkerchiefs» (Sporting)

THE BALL – «Praises from Guardiola?  My reality is white handkerchiefs» (Sporting)

Asked about the recent praise from Pep Guardiola’s coach (see associated news), Rúben Amorim recalled that he is experiencing a delicate situation at Sporting and that he will do everything to improve his relationship with the fans. «It’s always good to hear praise, but my reality goes through white handkerchiefs from the fans and a … Read more

A BOLA – Ex-FC Porto and ex-Benfica expelled in Vítor Pereira’s victory over Luís Castro (Brazil)

A BOLA – Ex-FC Porto and ex-Benfica expelled in Vítor Pereira’s victory over Luís Castro (Brazil)

Botafogo, coached by Luís Castro, was defeated, by 0-1, by Flamengo, by Vítor Pereira, in the 9th round of the Guanabara Cup, a tournament inserted in the Rio championship. The only goal of the match came in the first minute of the game, through Matheus Gonçalves, in a game in which Fla played with a … Read more

THE BALL – Sporting’s opponent: leader of the Premier League by former assistant to Guardiola (Europa League)

THE BALL – Sporting’s opponent: leader of the Premier League by former assistant to Guardiola (Europa League)

Few reasons to smile in Alvalade after the draw for the round of 16 of the Europa League. Sporting will face Arsenal, leader of the demanding Premier League and with a practically immaculate campaign in European competitions. Londoners entered directly into the Europa League group stage, this after having finished last season in fifth place … Read more

THE BALL – Jorge Jesus will lose goal scorer at zero cost at the end of the season (Fenerbahçe)

THE BALL – Jorge Jesus will lose goal scorer at zero cost at the end of the season (Fenerbahçe)

Enner Valencia, Ecuadorian forward who is the current top scorer for Fenerbahçe, Jorge Jesus, and the Turkish Super League, will leave the club coached by the Portuguese coach in July to head to Internacional de Porto Alegre. The information is advanced by Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in transfers, who adds that the 33-year-old player … Read more

THE BALL – Qualification for the World Cup guaranteed, the team will play in Guimarães (Women’s Football)

THE BALL – Qualification for the World Cup guaranteed, the team will play in Guimarães (Women’s Football)

The women’s national team, which guaranteed its presence in the final phase of the World Cup for the first time, will prepare for participation in this competition with two games against the national teams of Japan and Wales. The two games will take place at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, in Guimarães (the first on April … Read more